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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you have dreams that occur again and again? Do you think dreams have meaning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard about diabetes before? Is diabetes a common health condition in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time It is a walk of approximately 15 minutes from my house to the park. link /lingk/ [lingk] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas The teacher explained the link between studying hard and getting good grades in school. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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©U.S. FDA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like sweet beverages? Have you heard of ‘aspartame’? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 link /lingk/ [noun] – a connection between two things The scientists discovered a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death Regular screenings for breast cancer are recommended for early detection. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially,…
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